Which is a better way to celebrate an 18th birthday? Go to Japan or have an elaborate birthday party?
My birthday is in a few months and I've already planned a birthday party that's going to cost costing me a few grand.(It's kinda like a sweet 16 party for someone turning 18) I also realized I could cancel my party and go to Japan instead. If I decided to cancel my bday party can I get my deposits back? If I decide to go ahead with the party is it possible to make money to get to Japan for another time? How much is it for a 2 week vacation in Japan?
Other - Holidays - 2 Answers
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Have a party. You can go to Japan, anytime you want in the future slash you can save up. But you'll have only one 18th birthday part. Plus in places like New Zealand you can legally buy alcohol..
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You should definitely take advantage of your legal status on your 18th birthday. You and a bunch of friends should drive to the beach (if there is one in you area) and party until the dawn. Just make sure you have food, drinks and good music to dance to. Or you could try to hit every club and bar in town (the ones you can get into anyway). If you want to keep it simple and fun then go to an arcade and have a game day with your friends.Make sure you tell your family and friends the types of gifts you want now so they will have enough time to buy them. Here are gifts ideas specifically for 18yr olds that you will probably want to ask for http://www.giftgrease.com/eighteen-year-old.html is you don't find anything you like there then here are more http://www.giftgrease.com/birthday-gift-ideas.html You should try to get as many gifts as you can after all your 18th birthday is something to celebrate. Oh yeah there is also Ribbon e-cards that make great gifts because it gives you the chance to actually choose your own gift. And there are alot of name brand items to choose from. Here are the different cards http://www.giftgrease.com/ribbon-e-gift-cards.html These are just some ideas. Hope this helps.
Monday, April 14, 2014
Monday, April 7, 2014
Would being a videogame designer be a good career in Japan?
Would being a videogame designer be a good career in Japan?
Just curious. I want to know if I can make some good money. I don't wanna be poor in an expensive city. :P All answers are appreciated! Thanks.
Video & Online Games - 2 Answers
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No unless you have an amazing idea there are too many
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Not really, Most game designs come from the United States; then get published by Japanese companies. My best guess for a good Japanese vidwo game job would be a software engineer to input the game design into the next generation of consoles. Best of LUCK!
Just curious. I want to know if I can make some good money. I don't wanna be poor in an expensive city. :P All answers are appreciated! Thanks.
Video & Online Games - 2 Answers
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No unless you have an amazing idea there are too many
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Not really, Most game designs come from the United States; then get published by Japanese companies. My best guess for a good Japanese vidwo game job would be a software engineer to input the game design into the next generation of consoles. Best of LUCK!
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
How do japanese see american black men in japan?
How do japanese see american black men in japan?
hello im an african american boxer thats very close to going pro and im considering moving to japan permanently but whats stopping me is im unsure how they take african americans let along boxers also how much money should i save to make a smooth transition from the united states to japan all help will greatly be appreciated
Japan - 9 Answers
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In a word--infrequently. However, if they have negative opinions about someone, the Japanese are very circumspect about not showing them.
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Some Japanese young women prefer to date black men (why? too much to go over here) otherwise, most of the population will look down on an a black man - if you are american, educated with a decent job, you will see less of that (versus say a Nigerian who is hustling people on the street in Roppongi). Still, your biggest issue is going to be: getting a visa to move to Japan. You could marry a Japanese and come under a spouse visa but assuming you prefer not to tie the knot early on, you will need a job. To get a job, you need a 4yr degree, an employment offer from a company in Japan and a bit of luck Cost to live per month: <assuming you have your own room, working in Japan and commuting back and forth to work, spending some time with friends and eating reasonably> expect to need about 300 thousand Yen (more is better of course) I have no clue on the demand for boxers (pro or otherwise) so cannot help there - sorry
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hello I am a japanese female currently living in the usa. You will be very popular in Japan . right not black fashion is really instyle (im sorry if it sounded offensive i do not speak english well all the time) . many people love black people in japan because it is exotic to us. im sure you will find a japanese wife there!good luck
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Actually, what's stopping you from living in japan is that you need a visa to do so. It's not like moving to another state, you're trying to move to another country, and a whole different set of rules apply. Looks like the best you could do would be to get a Entertainer visa. http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/long/index.html problem is, you need to be nationally recognized to get one of those issued. Also, how's your Japanese? You know we don't speak English over here. All major documents and communication will be in Japanese. Can you find an apartment, set up your bank account, get your utilities set up, etc? You have other problems to worry about than how do the Japanese people perceive African Americans.
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Boyaki nailed it. You have much more serious problems than how Japanese view blacks. Being black? That's okay. I knew this cool Jamaican guy who worked as a bartender in a bar in Roppongi. He has a visa. Don't know how he got it. Can you get one?
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i am japanese our image of black men↓ ・cheerful ・strong ・good at sports and music we do not have bad images
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dont listen to toney he doesnt know what he is talking im a jamaican american of african decent and so is my family.my older brother after he graduated high school left america to train in karate and judo because he wanted to be an mma fighter he only planned on staying a 1 year but he loved it so much that he is planning on staying there permanently and theres a black guy who wrote a book about his life in japan the book is called black passenger yellow cab you might want to check that book out its very interestining the cost of apartment etc varies from area to area so good luck with your pro boxing career homie hope you make it big
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Well, speaking as an African-American with some limited experience of Japan, I can tell you that the LEAST of your worries is how you'll be viewed. Of course there is some racism there, but especially as an athlete you're virtually guaranteed of being to be a "knock-out" with the ladies (black wrestler Bob Sapp was a household name in Japan just a few years ago). And you don't need to worry much about the visa in the beginning. Americans get an automatic three-month tourist visa stamp upon arrival (and you can renew it just by flying out and back into the country--go hang out in Seoul for the weekend). I'm not sure about what kind of sponsorship you would need for a legitimate work visa though, but this website gives a few options: http://www.thunderguy.com/japan/topic/work-in-japan/work-visa/ And as far as money goes, I'd say have on hand a MINIMUM of 5K USD. It's not hard AT ALL to spend 100+ USD a day in Tokyo as food, transportation, and entertainment are notoriously known to QUICKLY take a toll on the wallet. The average apartment (and we're talking small) will run you about 700 USD per month plus a couple months deposit (but hopefully you can avoid having to pay the hated non-refundable "key money"). Add to that the fact that the Yen just hit a 15-year high against the dollar, so you'll need to plan your budget especially tight. But anyways, good luck!...Both in and out the ring! :)
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If your a boxer I`m sure all the ladies will love you 100%. Japanese think black men are very strong (most people are scared of black men) I`m sure no one will ever say anything to your face but to tell you the truth most japanese (especially older folks) don`t like americans A place you will be popular at for sure if the CLUB.lol some young japanese people like hip-hop and try to dress gangsta.lol But what sucks is people will stare at you wherever you go, whatever you do.. So please don`t do anything crazy, it will end up on japanese news Don`t give japanese ppl another reason to dislike bases and americans living in japan. I`m a half japanese, but i look white. and people say mean things like.. go back to your country.. even my friend was like.. why dont you buy black contacts to hide your green eyes.. i speak perfect japanese with no accent, but japanese people still see me as white girl. they call me americaaー (which means american and not in a good way) I knew a half black girl that used to go to the same school, but people bullyed her way more than me.. people said such mean stuff because her skin color and hair was different. japanese people deep down they don`t like foreigners. so be prepared for the hate.. but don`t worry lots of girls will love you<3 and just remember these words: kokujin- black person (not offensive) kuronnbo- black person (offensive, disrespectul) ALSO alot of japanese people say the n word alot, but i dont think its in a disrespectful way, they just think its cool, so if someone says it, just tell them that its not cool. try not to get too offended.. HOWEVER if someone says kuronnbo.. that is really disrespectful and they probably want to start a fight. most japanese people dont know what racism is, because they`ve only been around their own race. Its not like the U.S. where everybody is mixed (mexican, irish, african, russian, chinese, philipino, korean, etc.) Japan is just one breed japanese people dont know what its like unless they go to another country and experience it so they say racist stuff (thats what i believe) Also japanese people think black men have huuuuge d*** I used to work as a prostitute, but most japanese women wont take black customers because they are to big down there.. just wanted to let you know that!! LOL Many japanes men will probably ask how big your d*** is, but dont worry theyre probably not homosexual, its just that japanese guys talk about perverted stuff all the time. so be prepared for a lot of sex talk!! ALSO be careful lots of AIDS and STDs in Japan too always use condoms and be careful and i hope to see you on TV oneday.. even though i don`t know your name!! haha good luck!! if you ever need help with anything saramaehara@yahoo.com contact me whenever!! I hope i didn`t offend nobody. I just want to share the facts and what REAL LIFE in Japan is like.
hello im an african american boxer thats very close to going pro and im considering moving to japan permanently but whats stopping me is im unsure how they take african americans let along boxers also how much money should i save to make a smooth transition from the united states to japan all help will greatly be appreciated
Japan - 9 Answers
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In a word--infrequently. However, if they have negative opinions about someone, the Japanese are very circumspect about not showing them.
2 :
Some Japanese young women prefer to date black men (why? too much to go over here) otherwise, most of the population will look down on an a black man - if you are american, educated with a decent job, you will see less of that (versus say a Nigerian who is hustling people on the street in Roppongi). Still, your biggest issue is going to be: getting a visa to move to Japan. You could marry a Japanese and come under a spouse visa but assuming you prefer not to tie the knot early on, you will need a job. To get a job, you need a 4yr degree, an employment offer from a company in Japan and a bit of luck Cost to live per month: <assuming you have your own room, working in Japan and commuting back and forth to work, spending some time with friends and eating reasonably> expect to need about 300 thousand Yen (more is better of course) I have no clue on the demand for boxers (pro or otherwise) so cannot help there - sorry
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hello I am a japanese female currently living in the usa. You will be very popular in Japan . right not black fashion is really instyle (im sorry if it sounded offensive i do not speak english well all the time) . many people love black people in japan because it is exotic to us. im sure you will find a japanese wife there!good luck
4 :
Actually, what's stopping you from living in japan is that you need a visa to do so. It's not like moving to another state, you're trying to move to another country, and a whole different set of rules apply. Looks like the best you could do would be to get a Entertainer visa. http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/long/index.html problem is, you need to be nationally recognized to get one of those issued. Also, how's your Japanese? You know we don't speak English over here. All major documents and communication will be in Japanese. Can you find an apartment, set up your bank account, get your utilities set up, etc? You have other problems to worry about than how do the Japanese people perceive African Americans.
5 :
Boyaki nailed it. You have much more serious problems than how Japanese view blacks. Being black? That's okay. I knew this cool Jamaican guy who worked as a bartender in a bar in Roppongi. He has a visa. Don't know how he got it. Can you get one?
6 :
i am japanese our image of black men↓ ・cheerful ・strong ・good at sports and music we do not have bad images
7 :
dont listen to toney he doesnt know what he is talking im a jamaican american of african decent and so is my family.my older brother after he graduated high school left america to train in karate and judo because he wanted to be an mma fighter he only planned on staying a 1 year but he loved it so much that he is planning on staying there permanently and theres a black guy who wrote a book about his life in japan the book is called black passenger yellow cab you might want to check that book out its very interestining the cost of apartment etc varies from area to area so good luck with your pro boxing career homie hope you make it big
8 :
Well, speaking as an African-American with some limited experience of Japan, I can tell you that the LEAST of your worries is how you'll be viewed. Of course there is some racism there, but especially as an athlete you're virtually guaranteed of being to be a "knock-out" with the ladies (black wrestler Bob Sapp was a household name in Japan just a few years ago). And you don't need to worry much about the visa in the beginning. Americans get an automatic three-month tourist visa stamp upon arrival (and you can renew it just by flying out and back into the country--go hang out in Seoul for the weekend). I'm not sure about what kind of sponsorship you would need for a legitimate work visa though, but this website gives a few options: http://www.thunderguy.com/japan/topic/work-in-japan/work-visa/ And as far as money goes, I'd say have on hand a MINIMUM of 5K USD. It's not hard AT ALL to spend 100+ USD a day in Tokyo as food, transportation, and entertainment are notoriously known to QUICKLY take a toll on the wallet. The average apartment (and we're talking small) will run you about 700 USD per month plus a couple months deposit (but hopefully you can avoid having to pay the hated non-refundable "key money"). Add to that the fact that the Yen just hit a 15-year high against the dollar, so you'll need to plan your budget especially tight. But anyways, good luck!...Both in and out the ring! :)
9 :
If your a boxer I`m sure all the ladies will love you 100%. Japanese think black men are very strong (most people are scared of black men) I`m sure no one will ever say anything to your face but to tell you the truth most japanese (especially older folks) don`t like americans A place you will be popular at for sure if the CLUB.lol some young japanese people like hip-hop and try to dress gangsta.lol But what sucks is people will stare at you wherever you go, whatever you do.. So please don`t do anything crazy, it will end up on japanese news Don`t give japanese ppl another reason to dislike bases and americans living in japan. I`m a half japanese, but i look white. and people say mean things like.. go back to your country.. even my friend was like.. why dont you buy black contacts to hide your green eyes.. i speak perfect japanese with no accent, but japanese people still see me as white girl. they call me americaaー (which means american and not in a good way) I knew a half black girl that used to go to the same school, but people bullyed her way more than me.. people said such mean stuff because her skin color and hair was different. japanese people deep down they don`t like foreigners. so be prepared for the hate.. but don`t worry lots of girls will love you<3 and just remember these words: kokujin- black person (not offensive) kuronnbo- black person (offensive, disrespectul) ALSO alot of japanese people say the n word alot, but i dont think its in a disrespectful way, they just think its cool, so if someone says it, just tell them that its not cool. try not to get too offended.. HOWEVER if someone says kuronnbo.. that is really disrespectful and they probably want to start a fight. most japanese people dont know what racism is, because they`ve only been around their own race. Its not like the U.S. where everybody is mixed (mexican, irish, african, russian, chinese, philipino, korean, etc.) Japan is just one breed japanese people dont know what its like unless they go to another country and experience it so they say racist stuff (thats what i believe) Also japanese people think black men have huuuuge d*** I used to work as a prostitute, but most japanese women wont take black customers because they are to big down there.. just wanted to let you know that!! LOL Many japanes men will probably ask how big your d*** is, but dont worry theyre probably not homosexual, its just that japanese guys talk about perverted stuff all the time. so be prepared for a lot of sex talk!! ALSO be careful lots of AIDS and STDs in Japan too always use condoms and be careful and i hope to see you on TV oneday.. even though i don`t know your name!! haha good luck!! if you ever need help with anything saramaehara@yahoo.com contact me whenever!! I hope i didn`t offend nobody. I just want to share the facts and what REAL LIFE in Japan is like.
Friday, March 28, 2014
With the us dollar so low against nearly all currencies why does it continue to do well against the Yen?
With the us dollar so low against nearly all currencies why does it continue to do well against the Yen?
I don't understand the strength of the dollar against the yen. How come it does so well against the yen? Is it the fact they have low interest rates in japan? I am making money in the stock market, but am finding that I am making more dollars that are worth less v other currencies. Any opinions on just buying yen and betting they'll appreciate against the dollar or the yen's weakeness some sort of statistical or mathematical imbalance/anamoly. I doubt that...just wondering what the math whizzes think about it.
Investing - 3 Answers
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there are two strategies... when one currency going up and other going down... 1. If one conuntry's economy no good its currency going down....aginst others... 2. If both countries not doing well , it does not make big difference... Not only yen but swiss franc is also weak aginst U.S. At this time, Canada, India, china , european economy is excellent.....so thats why big difference between U.S $...
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The yen has the lowest interest rates, so many global investors borrow in yen (having to pay almost no interest) and invest in other higher-yielding currencies and asset classes -- the so-called "carry trade." Thus, the yen is being sold very heavily around the world. Meanwhile, US Treasuries are still considered by many to be the safest securities in the world, so many investors (including sovereign states) make a nice, safe yield differential in USD/JPY. There are two relevant factors when it comes to currency valuations: interest-rates and purchasing power. Trends persist far longer than most people anticipate, so I wouldn't jump into the yen until it actually reverses. You could be waiting for a while. But I agree, the yen is due for a rebound, and when that happens, you're going to see a nasty fallout in almost all asset classes. I would also say that USD is due for a rebound. A statistical analysis might find the euro to be overvalued, if anything.
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Because they are printing more money than us
I don't understand the strength of the dollar against the yen. How come it does so well against the yen? Is it the fact they have low interest rates in japan? I am making money in the stock market, but am finding that I am making more dollars that are worth less v other currencies. Any opinions on just buying yen and betting they'll appreciate against the dollar or the yen's weakeness some sort of statistical or mathematical imbalance/anamoly. I doubt that...just wondering what the math whizzes think about it.
Investing - 3 Answers
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there are two strategies... when one currency going up and other going down... 1. If one conuntry's economy no good its currency going down....aginst others... 2. If both countries not doing well , it does not make big difference... Not only yen but swiss franc is also weak aginst U.S. At this time, Canada, India, china , european economy is excellent.....so thats why big difference between U.S $...
2 :
The yen has the lowest interest rates, so many global investors borrow in yen (having to pay almost no interest) and invest in other higher-yielding currencies and asset classes -- the so-called "carry trade." Thus, the yen is being sold very heavily around the world. Meanwhile, US Treasuries are still considered by many to be the safest securities in the world, so many investors (including sovereign states) make a nice, safe yield differential in USD/JPY. There are two relevant factors when it comes to currency valuations: interest-rates and purchasing power. Trends persist far longer than most people anticipate, so I wouldn't jump into the yen until it actually reverses. You could be waiting for a while. But I agree, the yen is due for a rebound, and when that happens, you're going to see a nasty fallout in almost all asset classes. I would also say that USD is due for a rebound. A statistical analysis might find the euro to be overvalued, if anything.
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Because they are printing more money than us
Friday, March 14, 2014
How can America help Japan if America is in debt financially?
How can America help Japan if America is in debt financially?
isn't it a little stupid for America to make people send money for help when America is in this recession?
Other - News & Events - 3 Answers
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The US is providing assistance mostly in the form of direct aid provided by the US military already stationed in Japan. I don't know of any other mandatory contributions US citizens are being forced to make. The global economy is so interlinked that a disaster in one nation has a direct effect on nearly all other nations. Japan has the third largest economy in the world and contributes a large share of the world's GDP. In this case, helping Japan is only helping ourselves too in that it will speed the resumption of normal economic activity. That aside and most importantly, Japan is inhabited by human beings who need help. Anyone with morals would see the need to offer assistance in any way possible. Some things are simply more important than money ( a lot of things actually!). The Japanese government DID offer and provide assistance to the US for the Katrina disaster in New Orleans. Japan's public debt is more than twice that of the US's in percentage of GDP terms. I say we owe them one.
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The U.S. government will probably send rescue aid via the military and through other means. The Obama-led government will just print more money and devalue the dollar like they have been and not worry about it even though we are headed towards an economic catastrophe if this continues.
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Isn't it also a little stupid that a 600 dollar accessory, called the Ipad 2, sells out the weekend it comes out, right when this happens? People do have money they clearly don't need for themselves. Not everyone is in this situation. But there are plenty of people who have money to spend. 270 million dollars spent for an accessory in one weekend I think proves that.
isn't it a little stupid for America to make people send money for help when America is in this recession?
Other - News & Events - 3 Answers
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The US is providing assistance mostly in the form of direct aid provided by the US military already stationed in Japan. I don't know of any other mandatory contributions US citizens are being forced to make. The global economy is so interlinked that a disaster in one nation has a direct effect on nearly all other nations. Japan has the third largest economy in the world and contributes a large share of the world's GDP. In this case, helping Japan is only helping ourselves too in that it will speed the resumption of normal economic activity. That aside and most importantly, Japan is inhabited by human beings who need help. Anyone with morals would see the need to offer assistance in any way possible. Some things are simply more important than money ( a lot of things actually!). The Japanese government DID offer and provide assistance to the US for the Katrina disaster in New Orleans. Japan's public debt is more than twice that of the US's in percentage of GDP terms. I say we owe them one.
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The U.S. government will probably send rescue aid via the military and through other means. The Obama-led government will just print more money and devalue the dollar like they have been and not worry about it even though we are headed towards an economic catastrophe if this continues.
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Isn't it also a little stupid that a 600 dollar accessory, called the Ipad 2, sells out the weekend it comes out, right when this happens? People do have money they clearly don't need for themselves. Not everyone is in this situation. But there are plenty of people who have money to spend. 270 million dollars spent for an accessory in one weekend I think proves that.
Friday, March 7, 2014
How can a American move to Japan to teach English without a diploma?
How can a American move to Japan to teach English without a diploma?
im very interested in doing this i was told that they make alot of money and they dont even have to speak Japanese and if there are companys that hire people to do so please list them
Corporations - 3 Answers
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Google: Jet Program
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These types of positions are limited in their number. There are more applicants than there are positions available. The company that is recruititing to fill these positions is not going to hire an applicant without a diploma. Sorry.
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The company didn't seem so.
im very interested in doing this i was told that they make alot of money and they dont even have to speak Japanese and if there are companys that hire people to do so please list them
Corporations - 3 Answers
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Google: Jet Program
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These types of positions are limited in their number. There are more applicants than there are positions available. The company that is recruititing to fill these positions is not going to hire an applicant without a diploma. Sorry.
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The company didn't seem so.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Can JET Program participants hold private tutoring sessions?
Can JET Program participants hold private tutoring sessions?
I've heard of English speaking people moving to Japan and making some money by holding private classes in their homes. Can JET program participants do the same?
Japan - 3 Answers
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Technically, if you're on a working visa, you can only have one job. Therefore, no you aren't legally allowed to do it. However, no one will probably know and you won't have any problems if you do this.
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The JET contract states that you cannot get paid for doing private lessons, so you are not allowed to give private lessons because it would violate your contract. Some Boards of Education organize evening eikaiwa classes for adults or tutoring for kids outside of the JET's regular working hours, but rather than getting paid for such lessons you get vacation time equal to your evening lesson hours. Some versions of the JET contract say that if you have special permission from the Board of Education or your school you can give paid private lessons, but it is highly unlikely that you would be granted such permission. However, JETs get paid more and have better benefits than most other ALTs.
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The people above are exactly right; technically no, you can't. But most of the JETs in my area do have private lessons. There are many benefits to teaching private, not just the money, so they have a lot going for them.
I've heard of English speaking people moving to Japan and making some money by holding private classes in their homes. Can JET program participants do the same?
Japan - 3 Answers
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Technically, if you're on a working visa, you can only have one job. Therefore, no you aren't legally allowed to do it. However, no one will probably know and you won't have any problems if you do this.
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The JET contract states that you cannot get paid for doing private lessons, so you are not allowed to give private lessons because it would violate your contract. Some Boards of Education organize evening eikaiwa classes for adults or tutoring for kids outside of the JET's regular working hours, but rather than getting paid for such lessons you get vacation time equal to your evening lesson hours. Some versions of the JET contract say that if you have special permission from the Board of Education or your school you can give paid private lessons, but it is highly unlikely that you would be granted such permission. However, JETs get paid more and have better benefits than most other ALTs.
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The people above are exactly right; technically no, you can't. But most of the JETs in my area do have private lessons. There are many benefits to teaching private, not just the money, so they have a lot going for them.
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